Brother 885-S61 operation manual Automatically cutting the thread, 7Press OK key

Automatically cutting the thread

The sewing machine can be set to automatically cut the threads at the end of the stitching. This is called “programmed thread-cutting”.

If programmed thread-cutting is set, automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching is also set. This setting is convenient if a stitch for sewing buttonholes or bar tacks is selected.

1Turn on the sewing machine.

XThe LCD comes on.

2Select a stitch.

•For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68).

3Press (settings key) in the operation panel.

XThe settings screen appears.

4Press , , and (arrow keys) until

is selected.

5Press (OK key).

XThe screen for specifying automatic thread- cutting appears.

Press	to select		.
6To return to		, press		.

XThe machine is now set for programmed thread-cutting.

7Press (OK key). 2

XThe initial stitch screen appears again, and

appears in the lower-left corner of the screen.

•When the sewing machine is turned off, the programmed thread-cutting setting is cancelled.

8Position the fabric under the presser foot, and

then press (start/stop button) once.

1

1Start/stop button

XAfter reverse/reinforcement stitches are sewn, the machine starts sewing.

9After reaching the end of the stitching, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) once.

This step is not necessary if a stitch such as those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is selected where reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn.

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